You were the judge!

THE BEST OF THE BIG A contest sought nominations from our online readers, narrowed the nominations to the top contenders in each category and put the finalists to a vote. Check out the winners below!

Disagree with the results? Think we missed a category? Send us an e-mail at features@ajc.com.


The categories:
RESTAURANTS

Barbecue
Breakfast
Brunch
Buffet
Burgers
Cheap Eats
Chinese
Desserts
Fast-food chain
Ice cream/Yogurt
Indian
Italian
Japanese
Kid-friendly
Late-Night
Latin/South American
Mexican
Outdoor dining
Pizza chain
Pizza non-chain
Power Lunch
Seafood chain
Seafood non-chain
Soul food/Southern cooking
Steak chain
Steak non-chain
Sushi
Tapas
Thai
Vegetarian
NIGHTLIFE

Beer selection
Cheap drinks
Hot spot for cool cocktails
Country bar
Dance club
Gay/Lesbian
Live music club
Neighborhood bar
Sports bar
New club


SPECIAL SERVICES

Antique store
Bakery
Caterer
Day spa
Gourmet takeout
  /delivery

Hair salon
Piercing, tattoos
Wine & liquor shop

RADIO

Best Morning Show
Most Likely to be Fined by the FCC
Sexiest Voice


BEST PLACE...

...for a special occasion
...to meet someone new
...to take a first date
...to take out-of-town visitors
...to see local theater
...to go on a romantic getaway
...to propose


More Best of the Big A
Our critics' picks
Our picks for singles and prime meeting spots
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Best of the Big A - 2004